how do introverts have children?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, what I found was that I don't feel like I have to be "on" with my kids, and thus, they don't sap energy.

This is true for me too. Although kids do tire me out to some degree and I do need some alone time. Overall - kids are in the category of that one trusted person that its fine to just be with and don't sap my energy like other social interactions with people I don't feel close to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s unclear, but this area shows that it happens.

x1000

Often.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Introversion does not equal anxious, sensory avoidant or whatever else you had on your mind.

And even if you have those things to a certain degree, with or without introversion, when you love someone, you find ways to connect. I am introverted, my husband is introverted, my parents are introverted, my kids are introverted...

You're a weirdo.

NP. Why are you being such a dick?

Because half the world is introverted. Introversion, like extroversion, is a NORMAL state of being. OP makes it seems as if introverts are somehow abnormal, or disabled, and specifically associates them with disabilities.

It's downright offensive and OP is lucky I didn't use stronger words.

+1000

[Anonymous]

Turkey basters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH hides behind a book for hours every night and weekend. It is like he is not there

What a loser

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH hides behind a book for hours every night and weekend. It is like he is not there

So does he read the book, or just like crouch down behind it and pretend you can’t see him

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Introversion does not equal anxious, sensory avoidant or whatever else you had on your mind.

And even if you have those things to a certain degree, with or without introversion, when you love someone, you find ways to connect. I am introverted, my husband is introverted, my parents are introverted, my kids are introverted...

You're a weirdo.

NP. Why are you being such a dick?

Because half the world is introverted. Introversion, like extroversion, is a NORMAL state of being. OP makes it seems as if introverts are somehow abnormal, or disabled, and specifically associates them with disabilities.

It's downright offensive and OP is lucky I didn't use stronger words.

Or explain yourself or side in a productive, teachable moment but you lead with such anger (new poster here)

[Anonymous]

I’m an introvert. One of my bio kids is an introvert. The other is an extrovert. DH is an extrovert. SS is an extrovert. The kid we adopted is an introvert. We all love each other and respect individual needs. I think most families are that way. No need to pathologize one personality type.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:how do introverts have children? particularly if you have anxiety, sensory processing and/or similar issues.

Well, when two people love each other very much …

[Anonymous]

The same way ugly people procreate I think?

[Anonymous]

I'm an introvert, but its more big crowds that drain me, I don't find my introversion to be incompatible with hanging out with my family.

[Anonymous]

The same way extroverts do.

I also think you have a misunderstanding of what being an introvert means, and the spectrum within introverts.

[Anonymous]

Extroverts can have anxiety, too, OP. My mother does and so does one of my coworkers. It’s an exhausting combo to be around because they process their fears and insecurity AT you rather than ruminating.

[Anonymous]

This is part of why I didn't have kids - I don't know if introversion is the word I'd use, but I didn't think I could stand the constant noise and hubub. I love my nieces and nephews - love them so much - but I am exhausted after we spend time with them. It's just relentless talking, motion, etc etc etc, from first thing in the morning until it's time for bed. Then of course you have to socialize with other parents nonstop at all the games and activities, too.

My husband needs even more quiet time to himself than I do, so he def wouldn't have been the one to compensate for my need for quiet.

That doesn't answer your question, OP - but it's definitely something that I've wondered about, too. I don't know why people are jumping down your throat so much.

[Anonymous]

This entire thread should be deleted because of the blatant hate against introversion.

Introversion is part of the range of normal, people.

It's shocking how introverts are portrayed by OP and others.

- introverted person, with a whole circle of friends and relatives who are also introverted. We're all perfectly normal people.